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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95,348.26, 142,995.12 and 38,422

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95,348.26, 142,995.12 and 38,422 is: 57,622.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95,348.26 : 142,995.12 = 38,422 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95,348.26/142,995.12 = 38,422/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95,348.26x = 142,995.12 × 38,422
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95,348.26x = 5,494,158,500.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,494,158,500.64/95,348.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,622.01

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